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110 - QUICKNESS, SECRET TO SUCCESS Skills required to play baseball demand players
to react quickly. Considering the basic instinct to react, we are talking about
split-second timing. This is the one area every player can improve. Playing any defensive
position except catcher, the first two steps the player takes are critical if he is going
to be successful. Quickness is also important in base running. Again the first two steps
are vital. Getting out of the batters' box quickly can make the difference of being safe
or out on a play at first base. A batter needs quick hands to get the bat speed required
to be successful. The pitcher needs to have a quick release to hold runners on base. A
quick release also helps the catcher to throw out base runners who are attempting to steal
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